Complications
If left untreated, gonorrhea can lead to serious health problems in both men and women.
In women, untreated gonorrhea can cause pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), which can lead to infertility, chronic pelvic pain, and ectopic pregnancy.
In men, untreated gonorrhea can lead to a condition called epididymitis, which is an inflammation of the tubes responsible for transporting genetic material. If not addressed, this inflammation can potentially result in difficulties with reproduction.